DIVOT-FIXERS

Golfers insist on good greens! Furnish them with

a DIVOT FIXER and they will do their par t helping

you maintain these beautiful greens.

DIVOT FIXERS a re now available in both alumi-

num and highly polished nickel steel, with stan-

d a r d i m p r i n t i n g " F I X B A L L M A R K S O N

G R E E N S T H A N K S — Y O U R G R E E N S COM-

M I T T E E . " Samples furnished upon request.

Prices e f f e c t i v e Jan. 1, 1968 (plus sh ipp ing charges):

Nickel steel ( F O B Des Moines)

100 - $20.00

250 - 35.00

500 - 52.50

1000 - 95.00

Aluminum ( F O B Des Moines)

100 - $12.50

250 - 25.00

500 - 40.00

1000 - 75.00

$12.50 extra per order for special imprinting alu-

minum only), 1 or 2 lines, one side only. 1st line

limit 26 letters and spaces. 2nd line limit 29

letters and spaces.

Woodside Golf & Park Supply Co.

Des Moines, Iowa 50313 For more information circle number 240 on card

N E W PRODUCTS

The MacGregor Company has intro duced new packaging for its pro line DX Tourney golf ball, which is avail-able in twocompress ion ratings—reg-ular and high. The regular compres-sion dozen box is pr in ted in blue, black, white and golf; the high in orange, black, white and gold. For-merly packed four bal ls to a tube.

three tubes to a dozen box, the DX Tourney balls are now packed in three-bal l tubes, four tubes to a doz-en box and are color-coordinated with the regu larand high compression dozen packages.

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Cushman Motors introduces an all-steel cab with fo ld ing doors for its Champion golf car. Doors are tight-f i t t ing and fold back when not in use. Both windshield and rear window per-mit clear viewing by the dr iver and passenger. The cab can be easily mounted or removed f rom the golf car in less than an hour without spe-cial tools, according to the company.

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Somerset Power Sweepers, Inc., have added a power reverse feature to the Powersweep models 3 4 and 42 . The feature, included at no addit ional cost, reportedly speeds up sweeping oper-ations, increases operator efficiency and reduces fat igue. Other features

include: short turn ing radius, one-hand operat ion, long-lasting broom, easy maintenance, choice of power, extra large hopper and balanced filter system, according to the company.

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Edmont-Hill offers an assor tment of its Super-Gr ip golf glove on a free counter top merchandiser. The mer-chandiser sells three dozen gloves for $3 each in both men's and wo-men's sizes in a variety of colors. The gloves come incolor-coordinated, self-sel l ing packages which are displayed on a rotat ing, brass-plated w i re rack. The header stresses the glove's non-slip qual i t ies. The total retail value of the gloves is $ 1 0 8 .

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Delta Electric Div., United Filtration Corp. , announces that is has improved the Poranda, a portable combinat ion porch and veranda designed for out-door use. The weather-proof top, alu-minum f rame and f iberglass screen-ing e l iminate rusting and allow easier maintainence, according t o themanu-facturer . The interior height is 7 feet, 11 inches. The Poranda comes in two sizes: Model 10 is 9 feet by 12 feet 3 inches; Model 12 is 12 feet 3 inches by 12 feet 3 inches. Both models fold compactly for stor ing.

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Properly Sequenced Irrigation Systems Assure ^ w i t i ^ Economies

Consider that we do it all — where irrigation systems are required, from soil and topographic studies, weather analysis, water supply evaluation, budget estimates, and on through installation layout and inspection. Com-puterized design BEFORE installation guarantees maximum economies and minimum maintenance for decades. Let us tell you more.

IRRIGATION DESIGN CONSULTANTS

Division B. HAYMAN CO., INC. P.O. Box 3847, Los Angeles, California 90054, (213) 698-6761

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International Harvester Company in-t roduces the Sand Trap Rake attach-ment for its Cub Cadet t ractor . The 72- inch-wide rake is mounted an the t rac tor 's three-point hitch and is made of two gangs. T h e f r o n t g a n g h a s t h r e e ar t icu lated sections with 5 4 replace-able 3V2-inch long spikes to break up crust and stir up weeds; the rear gang has five overlap sections that smooth out the sand. Rake f rameand sections can be removed by pul l ing th ree pins, so the t ractor can be used for other jobs. Continued

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EVERY PRO NEEDS THIS! Kenneth Smith's Professional

Shop Manual of Instruction Tells how to:

Apply grips Change

club length

Remove & replace shafts

Refinish wood heads

Alter wood & iron heads Many other

tips to make better

i quicker club repairs.

Send Order & Check Today Price $1.30 postpaid

W o r l d ' s Largest C u s t o m C lub M a k e r

Box 41-GM, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A. For more information circle number 270 on card

For more information circle number 2 5 2 on card

Reading Golf Equipment, Inc., offers a bill-operated golf ball dispenser. The Venzke Vendor will hold up to 5 ,000 golf balls. Itweighs 265 pounds and carries a five-year warranty.

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Sports International introduces the Golf Master Caddy Cart, a British-made cart, to the Stowaway line. The cart folds for storage and transporta-tion and is made of one-inch tubular steel. Colors available are maroon, green, blue or black.

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The Gates Rubber Company offers the Gates Theftproof hose, a heavy-duty watering hose that carries a three-year guarantee against loss by theft. Designed with colored stripes spiral l ing from end to end, the hose can be left unprotected because it is easily identifiable and because the company controls sales to a certain

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N E W P R O D U C T S

Murdock introduces the Flush Box hydrant, which prevents backsiphon-age and pollution to the water supply.

Cut this COUPONp. Learn to Cut Out worry I

ond Down on grass cutting costsl J

Send Coupon |

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The hydrant is available in either bronze or cast iron box and lid. The flush-type hose outlet is designed to prevent vandalism and water waste, and the hydrant can be used year-round. Three models are available.

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, Send me FREE Literature I on REEL MOWER; I . . . and also on Devere-Locke rotary and I Manco-Locke highwheel mowers, I'd like the • name of closest dealer too.

(name) (street) •

* ^ J I T (city) (state) (ZIP) J I 5620-L MacCorkle Ave., S.W. I

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Next time use the battery boss! Get a LESTER-MATIC and

stop worrying about battery life.

LESTER ELECTRICAL 625 West A St. • Lincoln. Neb. 68522

LESTER E Q U I P M E N T 151 West 17th St. • Los Angeles. Calif. 90015

Batteries last longer —and you worry less-when you use a Lestermatic Charger. Proven on courses nation-wide under roughest use. No need to be a technician. Set and forget. Your carts wil l be fully, dependab ly charged when you need them. See your distributor or write for complete Lestermatic specifications.

OMEGA MOWER

for front seat visibility— for Driver-seat control. 30" to 11 '8" cut, Hydraulic reel lift with automatic stops,

independent reel speed . . . and more write to

Milbradt „„ Janesvi l le, W iscons in 53545

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classification of buyers. A specific spiral stripe combination is assigned for each of three categories. Golf courses and country clubs have been assigned red with a spiralling white stripe.

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The J.J. Dill Company makes Snow Mold-X, a granulated fungicide con-

taining Mercuric Chloride and Mer-curous Chloride for protection against snow mold. It is applied with a fertil-izer spreader at eight pounds per 1,000 square feet. Prices for number 48 bags are: 1 to 9 bags, $.49 a pound; 10 to 19 bags, $.485 a pound; 20 or more bags, $.48 a pound.

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SOIL UNDER GOOD TURF THERE MUST BE GOOD SOIL

To obtain a healthy and durable turf, the proper foundation is required—a foundation of carefully selected and processed soil materials, supplemented with periodic topdressing. Maximum turf growth, durability and desired drainage are best achieved when soils are shredded to the desired texture, and are uniformly blended, thoroughly aerated and screened.

Lindig Shredder/Screeners, with exclusive hi-speed hammermill shredding economically prepare your soil materials. And only Lindig offers Screener Attachments that mount directly on the shredder. No need for an extra power unit. Your Lindig Shredder/ Screener is one fully mobile unit.

Easy to use and easy to move, there is a Lindig with the feed, capacity and discharge capabilities your operation requires.

Lindig Earth Processing Equipment with capacities from 4 to over 200 cu. yds.

DT-15

L-25, L-40, L-60

Write for Lindig Catalog

KM-10 M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O R P O R A T I O N 1875 West County Road C • St. Paul. Minnesota 55113

(612) 633 3072. Cable: LINMANCO

Beaird-Poulan, Inc., has the 100 Series Wright Blade saw. It is a re-ciprocating blade that saws like a conventional hand saw, but at 7 ,000 strokes a minute at top speed. It can be used to cut small brush, logs, lum-ber or tree limbs because the stroke is 1 - 7 / 1 6 inches long. If the saw is dropped or put down with the engine running, the automatic centrifugal clutch disengages the blade and it stops.

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Atlantic Golf Equipment Company makes the Picker Power Pak, a golf ball picker and power unit. The picker can be adjusted to eight different heights, depending on the terrain.

AGRI-SYSTEMS OF

TEXAS, Inc. DR. MARVIN H. FERGUSON, President

GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

IRRIGATION SERVICE

CONSULTING SERVICES

SOIL TESTING FOR

GOLF GREEN CONSTRUCTION

Write To: or Call: Box 3 7 5 7

Bryan,Texas 77801

713

823-5551

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TURF

The picking sections are 25 inches wide and follow the contours of the ground. Two picker models are avail-able: the Junior Picker with three sec-tions and an overall width of 6 feet 4 inches and the Senior Picker with five sections and an overall width of 10 feet 7 inches. Units are availabe with the Power Pak.

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Sod-Master manufactures a turf aer-ating machine called Sub-Air. New features includea larger engine, heav-ier gear case, swiveled rear wheels and improved controls. Three parallel mounted blades at the rearof the ma-chine penetrate seven inches below the turf; the oscillating blade move-ment produces a til l ing action which, according to the manufacturer, loos-ens the sub-soil to permit deeper penetration of moisture, oxygen and fertil izer below the thatch.

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Container Development Corp. has added a colored set of tee markers molded of fiberglass to the 1969 line of Lewis Golf Course Equ ipmen t . Called Tee Marx, the markers come in red, white, yellow and blue and have six-inch spikes.

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PEOPLE IN THE N E W S

Gene Bowser moves up to the posi-tion of sales manager of the Royal Golf Equipment Div. of Uniroyal. He replaces Tom Oliver who will head up a new division within the company.

Paul R. MacDonald has been elected vice president-sales of the Sports Di-vision by the board of directors of Dunlop Tire and Rubber Corp.

Dudley R. Hall is the new service coordinator for the Custom Golf de-partment of theMacGregorCompany.

Miss Phoebe Hodges has been ap-pointed product publicity director for Wolverine World Wide.

Two new corporate positions have been created by Shakespeare Com-pany's board of directors. Ben T. Hardesty was elected marketing vice president and Merlin J. Claucherty was elected financial vice president. The former was president of Pflueger Corp., a subsidiary; the latter will continue as Shakespeare's treasurer and assistant secretary.

In other moves, Richard D. Tackett has been elected presidentof Pflueger, succeeding Hardesty; Clyde E. Rick-ard will take over Tackett's job as assistant to the vice president for sales and adver t i s ing for Shake-speare; C.A. Adams, sales represent-ative, is replacing Rickard as general sales manager, and Dale Shuck is taking over the territory covered by Adams.

James T. Huston was elected di-rector and vice president of the Bun-ton Company, Inc.; he will manage both domestic and export sales and marketing.

Thomas Jay Anderson has been ap-pointed to the newly-created post of distr ibutor sales manager for Sim-plicity Mfg. Company.

Specialists in

Golf Course Construction Since 1924!

GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION BY CONTRACT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE or CALL

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

P.O. BOX 66 212 W. FAIRCHILD ST. CHARLES, ILL. • DANVILLE, ILL.

312-231-2665 217-442-2411

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